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25 LC 112 3534 House Resolution 775 By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Bennett of the 94th, and Hugley of the 141st A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Carlene Anderson; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Carlene Anderson has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to education,2 civic engagement, and student empowerment through her decades of service as an educator,3 mentor, and community advocate; and4 WHEREAS, she began her exemplary career as an educator in 2002 through the teacher5 training program at William Paterson University and joined the Paterson Public School6 System, where she incorporated her social work background into her teaching practice to7 promote innovation and digital citizenship at the elementary level; and8 WHEREAS, her efforts earned her multiple grants from the Perloff Family Foundation and9 the Garden State Partnership for Teacher Quality as well as nat ional recognition through10 features on NJEA's Classroom Closeup-NJ and One-on-One with Steve Adubato; and11 WHEREAS, she presented her projects at prominent conferences such as the International12 Society for Technology in Education, the Society for Information Technology and Teacher13 Education, and the National Association of Professional Development Schools; and14 H. R. 775 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3534 WHEREAS, after relocating to Georgia in 2014, she joined Gwinnett County Public Schools15 and served as a teacher of exceptional learners with the Georgia Network for Educational and16 Therapeutic Support North Metro Program, where her students won awards at the GCPS17 Media Festival for digital storytelling projects; and18 WHEREAS, following injuries in 2019 that required her to leave the classroom, she19 continued her advocacy work as president of the local units of her son's Parent Teacher20 Student Associations, where she now champions student mental he alth, school safety,21 education equity, access to nutrition, and grassroots civic action; and22 WHEREAS, Carlene Anderson is a breast cancer survivor who endur ed surgery,23 chemotherapy, and radiation from July 2023 to January 2024, emerging stronger and more24 determined than ever to continue making an impact through faith, resilience, and service.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body recognize and commend Carlene Anderson f o r h e r m a n y27 outstanding contributions on behalf of the youth of this state and beyond as well as extend28 best wishes for future health, happiness, and success.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to31 Carlene Anderson.32 H. R. 775 - 2 -